KHWC15

Let me start by saying that if you don't already follow Katy Hearn (katyhearnfit) on Instagram, you should.  She is one of my absolute favorite fitness Instagrammers.  Not only does she have an amazing body, and booty, but she is very real and down to earth.  Katy is always willing to answer the questions of her 598K plus followers, and post videos and workout tips that they request.

Katy offers seasonal fitness challenges, and I have decided to bite the bullet and enroll in Katy Hearn's Winter Challenge 2015.  This could not have been a better decision!  The 8 week program hasn't even started yet, and I'm flooded with online support from girls across the country!  Check back in for updates on my Winter Challenge and follow me on Instagram to see my full transformation!

Latest Obsession - Stiletto Nails

My latest fashion obsession has been stiletto nails.  They are like the power nail of nails.  In fact the Queen Bee herself, Beyoncè, has been seen rocking this trend.  They are a mix of classy and sassy, sexy and sophisticated.  I think I will be making my way to the salon this evening to get my hands on this new fashion trend!

Want to see more stiletto nail designs?  Check out my Flashy Fingers board of my Pinterest page.  There you can find all my favorite nail trends!

Check out Tif's board Flashy Fingers! on Pinterest.

You Are What You Eat

You know how they say you are what you eat?  Well with the Victoria Secret Fashion Show last night it got me thinking ...

Just some food for thought for you today while you are eating your lettuce and planning your two-a-days at the gym trying to get that VS model bod!

XOXO,

Federal Hill 15

Have you heard of the freshman 15?  Well let me introduce you to the Federal Hill 15.  I moved to Federal Hill (a bar district in Baltimore, MD for non-locals) about a year and a half ago.  Federal Hill is a wonderful area to live for young professionals like myself.  Everything is within walking distance, and there is always something to do.  With that being said, it makes it very easy to gain that Federal Hill 15.  Hungry?  There are 20 restaurants within a few blocks; and if you don't wan to walk, there is always Eat24.  Bored?  There is a happy hour every night, which great food and drink specials.  Federal Hill also blesses you with the ability to walk (or if you are lazy Uber) to one of our great city's sporting events.  The Ravens and the Orioles are only a hop, skip, and a jump away.  And if you don't have tickets to the game, and don't want to watch it alone, you can always go to one of the many local bars showcasing the game.  So let's recap...tons of great food, loads of alcohol, and city that young and doesn't like to sleep...this plays a toll on the waistline quickly.  I put on my Federal Hill 15 in my first year living here.  Now I know why everyone runs in this neighborhood.  It is a requirement to keep up with the lifestyle.

If you are planning to move to Federal Hill, or another bar district, make sure you have a workout plan in mind.  The city can take its toll on your body quickly.  For me, I joined the local gym and started running.  Maybe you will enjoy taking up rec league sports or home workouts.  Whatever it maybe make sure you stay active, or that Federal Hill 15 could turn into your Federal Hill 30 before you know it!

RTR

Rent the Runway has to be my newest obsession.  It is great for someone like me who has both limited closet space and a limited budget, but still wants to be fashion forward.  RTR gives their renters the option to rent designer dresses for a fraction of the cost of purchasing.  They make the renting process easy and hassle free.  RTR takes care of everything from return shipping to dry cleaning.  They even give you the option to rent accessories that will pair well with you dress.  And for the super fashion forward city dweller (because we all know your closets are tiny) they offer unlimited renting for $49 per month.  Unlimited renting allows the renter to rent 3 items at a time (items include dresses, coats, sunglasses, and other accessories).  After you are done with one item, you simply return it and they will ship out another item on your renting wish list.  Check out the awesome neoprene dress I rented from RTR for my fiance's holiday party this past weekend in DC.  

Like what you see and want to sign up for Rent the Runway?  Just click here!

Vacations Kill Me

I don't know about you, but when I get back from vacation I need some serious rehab and recovery.  Vacations take a huge toll on my body.  I always go on vacation with the mindset that I will run every day, and continue to eat healthy.  Who wouldn't want to run with these beautiful views?

 The idea of a fit and healthy vacation lasts about a day.  Then I fall into the mindset of YOLO I'm on vacation!  Let me eat everything I don't normally eat at home, drink mimosas in the morning, have beers on the beach, and end the night with a bottle of wine.  This kills my body.  It slows it down, and I gain about 5lbs of water weight from all the bad food and drinking.

Vacation ... ugh!

RUN!

I have always been the person who dreaded the mile run in gym class.  I hated running before cheerleading in high school, and refused to do it as part of my conditioning in Tae Kwon Do.  Running and I just never got along.  After years of saying "no" to running I finally decided it's about time I "learned to run".  Yes, you heard me right, learned to run.  Every where you look in the city you see people running.  It's the go-to form of fitness for young city dwellers.  And with the recent increase in fun runs, 5K's, and mud runs, I figured now would be the best time to start.  So here is how I learned to run, and actually started to enjoy it!

Step-1:  Get yourself a good pair of running shoes to support your feet and running style.  And it doesn't hurt if they are cute too!  Charm City Run in McHenry Row is a great place to go to get custom fitted for a perfect pair of running shoes for your specific running style and foot.

Step-2:  Find a training routine.  I recently downloaded the app 5K Runner for my Iphone.  This app takes you from basically not being able to run at all, to being able to run a 5K in 8 weeks using interval training.  You start every work out with a 5 minute warm up walk, followed by intervals of running and walking.  The further you go in the program the longer the running sessions are and the shorter the walking sessions are.  You end with a 5 minute cool down walk.  Best of all, this app works with Itunes!  I am currently in week week 3 of the program and I have to say that the app does work.  I went from not being able to run a full two minutes to being able to run 20 minutes straight.

Step-3: Track your progress.  I use an app called Map My Run.  This is great if you run outdoors.  The app tracks how far you run, how long you run, your pace, the course you ran, and more.  It also has preset courses mapped out to choose from in your area.  You can share your progress and accomplishments on social media, and this app also works with Itunes!

Step-4:  Get Running!

Right now my goal is to complete my 5K Runner program and do my first 5K in October.  Wish me luck!